joyas

Definitions of joyas
  1. noun
    an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
    synonyms: joyería
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    ajorca, brazalete, esclava
    jewelry worn around the wrist for decoration
    arete, arillo, aro, colgante, pendiente, zarcillo
    jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
    alhaja, gema, joya, piedra preciosa
    a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
    cadenilla, collar, gargantilla
    jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
    anillo, aro
    jewelry consisting of a circlet of precious metal (often set with jewels) worn on the finger
    alfiler, broca, broche, espetón, fíbula, prendedero, prendedor, prendido
    a decorative pin worn by women
    brizna, cadena, cordón, sarta, serie
    a necklace made by a stringing objects together
    arracada
    an earring with a pendant ornament
    solitario
    a gem (usually a diamond) in a setting by itself
    alfiler, alfiler de corbata, sujetacorbata
    a pin used to hold the tie in place
    alianza, anillo de boda
    a ring (usually plain gold) given to the bride (and sometimes one is also given to the groom) at the wedding
    esmeralda
    a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
    type of:
    adorno, ornamento
    a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
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